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Chapter Forty-Eight
Author: Joshua Oguche
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That early morning Commander Kenneth wanted to arrange a meeting with detective Daniel. After thinking back and forth at the hotel where he was, he decided to open up to Detective Daniel. So he left the hotel very early in the morning and drove to detective Daniel's apartment. He was there very early in the morning while the day was not yet bright. He was not sure if detective Daniel was at home, but was sure The wife and kids would be at home. And so he waited and watched till Stephanie and Christine came out of the flat. He followed them from far till she dropped Christine at the school. When she left he had gone into the school. Luckily for him as he thought Christine had not entered the class as that would be very difficult especially bringing her out from the class. He wanted to ensure no one knew or saw him, if any of the securities caught him and he’s apprehended that would worsen the case. He entered the school and beguile Christine out of the School premise. She innocently fo
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